Education Specialist

About the Role

As an Education Specialist, you'll help carry this mission forward and make a meaningful impact every day.

How Your Role Makes a Difference

• Develop and facilitate ESL classes and study time activities for all youth within program
• Effectively document youth education progress
• Effectively communicate with resident's school to ensure consistent educational progress
• Develop and implement life skills curriculum in alignment with program and agency expectations
• Maintain clear records of youth attendance and participation in class and report out to the assigned Case Manager
• Maintain communication with collateral resources as indicated by client needs and supervision
• Provide educational materials for residents in the home to use
• Provide and assess an English and Life Skills needs test for all newly arriving residents and at graduation
• Conduct assessment and matching of mentors with mentees
• Conduct case recordings in compliance with state licensing standards and DHS standards
• Prepare and be involved in supervision with the Home Coordinator
• Provide recommendations for treatment approaches and interventions in staff meetings, and conferences, while presenting formulations and behavioral observations regarding each resident's treatment
• Attend staff meetings to ensure effective service coordination within the program
• Stay abreast of and solicit community resources, when necessary
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays
• Essential job responsibilities may vary based on the specific needs of each program/department
• May be required or asked to participate in a Bethany sponsored event
• Complete other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's level degree in Human Services, Recreation Therapy, Education, or equivalent from an accredited college
• Previous work experience in community education and/or child welfare
• Bilingual: English and Spanish required
• Previous work experience with refugees and minority families, a plus
• Must have an ability to complete the 40 hours of annual training
• Must possess knowledge of the U.S. public school system
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and listening skills with cross-cultural sensitivity
• Must possess knowledge of current recreation therapy principles, therapeutic interventions, and group counseling techniques
• Must have an ability to be mature and reflect stable judgement
• Have an ability to pass an annual TB test and document preference to receive or decline hepatitis immunization
• Must be able to pass required medical examinations and have the physical ability to fulfill the essential job functions, including physical restraints of a resident
• Must be able to show proof of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases transmitted by the respiratory route: Varicella: two doses of varicella vaccine (at least four weeks apart) OR born in the United States before 1980 with a reported history of chickenpox (verified by an adult present at the time of illness) OR titers indicating varicella immunity OR documentation from a healthcare provider verifying previous infection; MMR: two doses of MMR vaccine (at least four weeks apart) OR titers indicating immunity to all three diseases; TDap or Tdap: Complete primary vaccination series. If primary vaccination series completed in childhood, one Tdap dose in adulthood; Influenza: one dose annually during flu season
• Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Must be 21 years old with a valid driver's license with at least 3 years of driving experience in the U.S. to operate a vehicle on behalf of Bethany
• Must pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a reliable vehicle with proof of adequate insurance coverage
• Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries
• Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Commitment to Unity

Benefits

• Experience a team environment with other professionals who are motivated by faith, support one another, pursue excellence, and are in it for the long haul
• Access to training, professional development, and career growth opportunities
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match eligibility
• Generous time off (11 paid holidays, PTO Your Way, paid parental leave, separate sick and paid absence banks)
• Access to education reimbursement for those that qualify
• Comprehensive employee assistance and wellness program
• Employer paid long-term disability and group term life insurance

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